May 16th, 5:30 PM

"He's occupied, right?" James whispered as we walked to a table. "Yeah, he's busy talking to Martin. He doesn't suspect a thing!" I replied in a whisper as well. James gave me a thumbs up.

We stood at a table and I was staring down at what was laid before me. It was perfect! It was the chocolate ice cream cake which I had ordered, and sticking out were candles that said 'Happy Birthday Thomas'. It was so tempting!

"There was something else with the cake... two sparkling candles," James said and gave the candles to me. "Cool! These will be awesome to put on the cake!" I said with excitement. I can't wait till Thomas sees the whole thing!

"Well, you better get back before he gets suspicious!" James said. I told him that I'll be back with Thomas in five minutes to do the cake cutting ceremony and then ran off.

I stopped right behind him, breathless, and tapped him on the shoulder. "Hey Ellie! Where did you go? And why are you panting?" Thomas asked with confusion. "I had... to go... to meet... James. He wanted... to talk to... me," I replied, between breaths.

"Umm, Martin, I think James wanted to speak to you. He said it was important," I looked over to James and winked, which indicated that he should go and get everyone ready. He understood and walked away.

Martin give me a 'thumbs up' from the distance and I told Thomas, "I wanted to show you something. Nothing special, just a surprise! Follow me but, you have to wear this." I took out a red bandana and wrapped it around Thomas' eyes. "Can you see anything?" I questioned. "Nope! I'm blind as a bat!" He chuckled.

"Umm El, how am I supposed to follow you when I can't see you?" He said, waving his arms around like a blind person. I laughed and took his hand, "I'll guide you!"

We walked for about 2 minutes till we came to the table where the cake was set. Everyone was standing behind the table and were smiling and grinning. The candles were lit and sparkling.

"Okay Thomas, you can take the cloth off!" I instructed as I let go of his hand. He reached you to his eyes and removed it. The look of surprise and shock was unexplainable. He was so happy and stunned that he couldn't stop smiling. He looked so adorable! Everyone cheered and started singing 'Happy Birthday'.

"Oh my God! You did this for me?" He asked as he pulled me into a hug. "Yeah of course! We all did it together. You gave me an amazing surprise, I thought I should do something in return... you like it?" I said. He let go of me.

"Like it?! I bloody love it! I wasn't expecting anything! Thank you El, you made my day and thank you all! You guys are the best!" He announced as he faced everyone. Thomas walked up to the cake, I did too.

He was looking at it as he's never seen a cake before. "Those candles are awesome! And is it chocolate? Chocolate's my all time favourite! It's an ice cream cake?! EPIC!" I just giggled. "Well, don't waste any more time... blow the candles, make a wish!" I insisted. Thomas blew all the letter candles and then everyone applauded. He held the knife, I placed my hand on top of his and we cut the cake.

Honestly, the cake was delicious! The ice cream was creamy and sweet, just how it should be, and the chocolate fudge cake melted in my mouth! I wanted to eat the whole thing but, my stomach wouldn't let me.

"The cake was yum! Thanks El! When did you get it?" Thomas said as he put his plate down on table. I explained that I had ordered it from an online website and they delivered it in the morning.

Everyone did their share in cleaning up. I took a few plates and Thomas took the board where the cake was once placed.

This is my chance! I thought.

"Oh my! Look at that! Whatever could that be?" My voice couldn't sound any more fake, "I think it's for you Thomas." I gave him a yellow sticky note that had some writing on it. I was really excited so I decided that I'd video tape this.

"So Thomas, what have you got there?" I said, as I switched on the video on my phone. Thomas narrated what the note said:

Hey Mr. Sangster, ready to have some fun? Congrats because you've just become part of a treasure hunt! A clue you find would lead to treasure and another clue. There are 5 total treasures... This is 1/5: The Cake!

CLUE #1: When it's boring, I'm as slow as can be. On a day full of fun, watch my hands fly, whee!

All clues and treasures are in the hotel room.
I hope you have fun! Enjoy!
- E

"Oh this is a treasure hunt, huh? I'm excited! when are we leaving I want to start right away!" Thomas said as he grinned at me.

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Back at the hotel
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We had come back about half an hour ago, the clock struck 7:00 PM, and we didn't even change! Thomas was so excited, I didn't want to ruin it. I just let him begin the hunt.

I had prepared for the hunt a few days ago and placed everything before we went to set today.

"Thomas before you start, can I please take some medicine? My throat is really sore," I requested. Thomas looked worried, "Yeah sure. What happened? Are you okay?" He walked up to me and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"I'm fine. I think it's all the ice cream I ate today and the cold weather, that's made my throat hoarse. I think I'm getting a cold. My nose is runny too," I explained as I walked to my bag. I always had some extra medicine, just in case someone would need it.

I ate the medicine and took out my phone. I wanted to keep the whole treasure hunt as a memory!

"Okay, so it says 'When it's boring, I'm as slow as can be. On a day full of fun, watch my hands fly, whee!' Well, after much thought, I think it's clock. Let's see!" Thomas said and walked over to the clock hanging above the TV.

Thomas reached for the clock and found another clue. "Cool, found it!" He smiled and opened it up. He read out loud:

CLUE #2: Inside me it's as dark as a cave. I heat food in seconds, I'm the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Thomas stared at the note. It was pretty obvious, once you know the answer. Thomas smirked and walked towards the kitchen, "This is so easy! The whole treasure hunt will end in ten minutes!"

He read out the note again, "Inside me it's as dark as a cave. I heat food in seconds, I'm the... Oven!" I chuckled. His over confidence was amusing. Thomas opened up the oven and stuck his hand inside. "Hmm, there's nothing there. But I could have sworn... It's oven, isn't it?" Thomas looked at me with confusion. I couldn't help but laugh, "Read the clue again and this time, think before you start searching!" I suggested. The expression on Thomas' face showed me that he was thinking deeply.

"Inside me it's as dark as a cave. I heat food... Ohhhh! How could I be so stupid?" Thomas said as he walked over to the microwave and opened it.

"Oh cool! What's this?" Thomas said as he removed a gift from the microwave. "Well, open it! The next clue is inside!" I directed and Thomas unwrapped the gift.

"Oh wow, this is so nice! This mug is awesome!" Thomas said and read out what was written on it:

One side:
This guy is one Awesome friend!

Other side:
Hello my name is Thomas

"This is lovely, thank you," he thanked and hugged me. I took the mug from him and gave him the next clue. He opened it up.

CLUE #3: I am your dentist's best friend. Use me for a nice smile in the end.

"Hmm...interesting" Thomas said as he stroked his chin. I giggled. He looked so cute right now. A few seconds passed with nothing said but then, "Seriously? You asked me that?" Thomas marched towards the bathroom and entered inside. He looked in the cupboard and took out his toothbrush.

"Ha ha ha! Never mess with Thomas Sangster, master of solving riddles!" He said with an evil grin, as he waved the toothbrush in my face. The next clue was sticking out of it. Man, he's good at this... or I made it too simple! "Okay, let's see what this says!"

CLUE #4: I live on shelves, go take a look. I teach you lots of things; I'm called a _ _ _ _.

I hoped that he wouldn't guess this instantly. "Okay, what's this? What lives on shelves? Artifacts, movies, CDs, books, dust..." A look of realisation appeared on Thomas' face and that's when I knew he got the answer. He exited the bathroom, I followed behind.

He went to the shelves where the TV was and started searching. "Hmm... I know it's book, but which one? Is it a present or another clue?" Thomas questioned. "I don't know, you're the 'master of solving riddles', you're smart so figure it out," I replied and grinned.

Thomas literally started to tear the whole book rack apart. There were all sorts of books. Cook books, novels, biographies, you name it. But I had kept it in a special book... something I had brought with me, a book I recently began reading.

"No no no! It's not there in any of the... Wait a minute! BINGO!" Thomas grinned at me as he extracted the next clue from from a book. "Oh The Maze Runner! I've heard about this! Planning to read it but, don't have the time," he said and kept the book back in its respected place.

CLUE #5: One or more can have a seat or sit down on me and put up your feet.

"Okay, what can you sit on? A chair, a bed, a sofa, a..." Thomas was muddled. He walked up to our beds. We had separate single beds both beside each other. There was a divider in between for privacy but, we removed it.

He started searching my bed. Under it, on top of it, under the pillow and sheets. Then he went to his bed. "NO! Don't go there!" I suddenly exclaimed. Thomas looked at me weirdly, and a bit scared, "Okayyy... why not?"

What am I going to say? There's an important reason for telling him to not search there.

"Umm... because, well... there's..." Thomas thankfully interrupted me. "Okay fine, I won't check there!" He chuckled. I sighed with relief.

"Anyways! Other than a bed I think it's sofa," He said and went to the sofa. He started to hunt in every little corner. Finally, he found something under the sofa.

"Yay! Another gift! What's this now?" Thomas wondered as he shook it a bit. I hoped that nothing happened to the gift inside.

He removed the wrapping paper and held the gift in his hand. "I needed this! Mine's almost done!" He laughed. It was a 'BOSS Bottled - by Hugo Boss' perfume. I thought it would be nice to give him a perfume. I'm not indirectly saying that he smells... that would be rude. I didn't know what a guy would like. I don't have many guy friends, just one brother. Plus, he smells quite nice!

"Thanks love, this is great!" Thomas said as he hugged me again. "Okay, now clue number 6!" I said and gave him the next clue.

CLUE #6: I keep the dishes in their place. I help to save the counter space.

"Umm, this obviously has something to do with the kitchen..." Thomas started. He marched towards the kitchen and examined every place there was. He started opening all the cupboards and in the end found another clue, which was under a plate. "Okay what's in this one?"

CLUE #7: A pirate needs his clothes clean. He puts them in the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

"Wow, how did you come up with these?" Thomas asked with curiosity. I grinned, "I have my ways..." I winked at him. He looked towards the floor and smiled. I was still taking a video of the whole treasure hunt.

"So the location of the next clue... I think it's in the washing machine. I mean, what other way is there to get clean clothes?" Thomas explained and went over to our washing machine. He opened it up and took out another gift.

"How many gifts did you get me?" Thomas asked as he unwrapped the newly found gift. There was a navy blue box, which he opened and removed the object inside.

"Oh my God! This is... This is bloody amazing! Wow!" He was so surprised and his face was glowing with happiness. He couldn't stop smiling, "I have no words to say, really! Thank you Ellie, you're brilliant!"

I could feel my face get hot and red so I looked away, trying to hide my face. I wasn't expecting him to get this happy. I gave him a 'Tissot Carson Quartz' watch for gents. I thought that I should give him something good, as he gave me an amazing surprise and gift on my birthday.

Thomas gave me the box and put the watch on. It actually looked really good! It suited him, the colour and style. "Okay, there's one last clue and one final present!" I told. He was still gazing at his new watch, "Ellie, this is too much! What's next, huh?"

I handed him the last clue, which was stuck to the watch box:

CLUE #8: This is where you rest your head. I'm soft and safe; I'm
called a _ _ _.

Thanks for playing, Tommy! Hope you liked the treasure hunt and the gifts!! xx

Thomas started to think about the final clue. Being the 'master of solving riddles', he walked over to his bed and made it a complete mess. He felt around the covers and looked under it. Eventually, the final gift was found under his pillow.

It was something small but mean a lot, atleast to me. Thomas laughed, "Aww, this is so sweet! I love it! Thanks El, you really made my day! But did you have to choose this pic?"

I had gifted him a photo frame, 5 by 7 inch, and put a picture of me and him I had taken from my phone. It was really cute. Around the border, I had written:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY!
My new best friend!

From El, xoxo

The image was from the first few days of filming, we were taking a break and were seated on a bench. I had my tongue stuck out and Thomas had a big smile, showing his teeth. It's one of my favourite pictures!

"It's a nice picture, that's why I chose it! A way to say thank you for everything you have done for me and that you remember me even when filming is over," I narrated. Thomas walked over to me and wrapped his arms around me tight, "Of course I would remember you! Why would I would forget such an amazing person like you? Thanks for the treasure hunt. It was bloody fun!" He thanked. I squeezed him and buried my head in his chest.

Thomas ended the embrace with a kiss on my cheek. I smiled. We just gazed into each others eyes till I forced myself to look away. I gathered all the gifts and placed them on the coffee table.

"So that's done! Once again, happy birthday Tommy! What should we do now?" I stood there with my hands on my hips. "Umm, we could... Watch a movie? I don't know, just my thought," Thomas suggested. I thought for a while. It seemed like a good idea, I'd watch a movie anytime.

"Okay, because it's your birthday... you choose the movie! I'll get some popcorn and some.... AAACCHHHOOO!!" I sneezed so loudly, Thomas jumped a bit. "Are you okay? You don't look so good," he asked with concern. I coughed and sniffed, "Yeah I'm fine. I'll just get something to eat," I started walking towards the kitchen. I felt someone grab my hand, stopping me. "No, don't go. Popcorn would irritate your throat and besides... I'm not that hungry. Let's atleast change and relax!" Thomas told. I sighed. He's right. I shouldn't eat stuff like that. I told him that I'll atleast make us a cup of tea. I walked to the bathroom to change my clothes.

I prepared us some tea and walked back to our beds. Thomas had changed already and was setting up the movie. I kept the tray, with two cups of hot tea, on my bed and helped Thomas with some setting up. We pushed the beds together so that it would become one big bed. I sat down with my back against the head board. Thomas switched off the lights, sat on and played the movie. We were just an inch apart, he was so close to me that I felt kind of uncomfortable.

I wonder what movie he chose, I thought.

The movie continued to play and I instantly recognised which one it was. "Oh my God! Inception?! I LOVE this movie! I've watched it like 2 times!" I fangirled. Leonardo DiCaprio acted in it and was about an year old. "You like it, eh? Same here. Bloody great film!" Thomas agreed. I just love it when he says 'Bloody'. He sounds so British!

We continued watching the movie, laughing and playing along like small kids. 11:40 PM was the time when I started to doze off. I leant my head on Thomas' shoulder, I didn't hesitate at all. It was quite comfortable. I could feel Thomas get a bit tensed. My eye lids became quite heavy and gradually closed.

"Ellie? Are you sleeping? WAKE UP!" Thomas asked, shaking me a bit. "Huh? What's wrong?" I croaked. My body was begging me to continue to sleep and, on top of that, my throat was burning with pain. "It's nothing... you just slept. Should we switch off the movie?" He said. I shook my head, "No no, don't turn it off. I'm just... yeah," I mumbled, as my throat wouldn't let me speak properly, and dug myself into the covers. I was starting to feel really cold but the heat from Thomas' body made everything better. We both were still sitting against the head board.

I think I got a bit too comfortable when I realised that my arm was wrapped around Thomas'. He didn't seem to mind, he just continued watching the movie. He held my hand, our fingers intertwined. What better way to spend a nice, quiet night together. I wanted to stay awake and just enjoy every single moment but, my eyes wouldn't let me. Soon enough, the world around me was no more in my grasp and I started my stroll in dreamworld.